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WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON

2 May 1936

-

7 September 2021

Burial

  • September 11 2021
  • Catholic Church Anzac Street, Cambridge, New Zealand

JOHNSTON, William Francis, (Bill).Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, 7th September 2021. Aged 85 Years. Dearly, loved husband of Sarah. Cherished dad to Breda, William, Veronica, Sinead, the late Patricia and Father-in-law to Richard and David. Loved granddad to Aisling, James, Tristan, Connor.

“Now reunited with his beloved daughter Patricia. Rest in Peace”

Due to Covid restrictions a private Requiem Mass will be held. All communications to The Johnston Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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13 Messages:

  1. THOMAS JOHNSTON says:
    September 14, 2021 at 9:27 pm

    OUR BROTHER HAS DEPARTED THIS WORLD BUT HE LEAVES A STRONG LEGACY BEHIND HIM, IN HIS CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN A PART OF HIM WILL LIVEON. SLEEP EASY DEAR BROTHER.FONDLY REMEMBERED BY HIS SISTER’S MARY,RITA,DYMPANA,AND BROTHER THOMAS.

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  2. Sally Fitzpatrick says:
    September 14, 2021 at 11:13 am

    Deepest condolences to Sarah and the family on Bill’s passing. We have some lovely memories of the Saturday nights spent with you and Anne and Ian in Cambridge. Rest In Peace Bill. Sally and Larry Fitzpatrick

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  3. Graeme and Marlene Montgomery says:
    September 12, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    To Sarah and Family.
    Graeme and I were very saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. We have joined you all by viewing Bill’s funeral video. The funeral video was so beautifully presented that I felt I was actually present at the Mass. May I say that Willy is still as good looking as I remembered and the girls have grown up into beautiful women. Sarah may we send you and your family our sincere condolences with love and friendship. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead and loving memories to hold onto. It was also wonderful to see that Bill has been laid to rest next to Patricia.

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  4. Larry O'Kane says:
    September 11, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Sad to hear of the passing of Willy, he and Patsy Doyle were very good to Josie back in Maragherafelt.
    Best wishes to Sarah and family,

    Kind Regards,
    Laurence O’Kane

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  5. Terry O’Kane says:
    September 11, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    18 years since we snuck in a couple of short ones Bill ( Johnny Walker blue label) , Fond memories of our time in NZ, sharing it with Sarah and your good self. Lots of love and hugs from us here in Newy. X

    Nat, Terry, Lukey, Neve and Beau

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    1. Willy says:
      November 23, 2021 at 10:52 am

      Hey thanks Terry, very much appreciated.

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  6. Anthony Mengel says:
    September 11, 2021 at 2:34 pm

    My thoughts and love is with you all at this time.
    🕊 Tony xxx ❤

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  7. Sinead Farrell says:
    September 11, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Sending you all our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

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  8. Andrew Ginders says:
    September 11, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    To the Johnston family.

    Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Sending you warm thoughts and prayers.

    Andrew Ginders

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  9. John Sommerville says:
    September 11, 2021 at 10:44 am

    I was sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I helped him from time to time with repair jobs around the church & I greatly admired his skills in woodworking.
    Noleen & I wish to pass our condolences to Sarah & the family.

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  10. Heather Andrew Jen Hayden says:
    September 11, 2021 at 10:40 am

    Love and condolences to all of the Johnston family our thought will be with you all today

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  11. Ross and Sherral Wills says:
    September 10, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Bug hugs William and lots of love to your Mum. Ross and Sherral xxxx

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  12. Rima Dardenne says:
    September 10, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    Willy and family I am really sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
    Rima

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